Hi All,I'm new to this forum, I'm just getting back into cycling after a few years away from the sport 15-17yrs.

In regards to the rider in question, it is Rik Sloane, I began racing in Tassie around the same time that Rik was at his peak 1988-90, I think if you compare photos of M. Vinnicombe you'll find he is much more muscular than Rik ever was.

Jason.

brentono wrote:BFV -here's a better shot, if someone, on this site can recognise the face (not me)Rik Sloane for mine. Cheers

So much so that I bought my own funny bike/NOS aero lid. Took it to the track last night for a spin.

HLCLooks like your tiring, or that position, is a bit long. An inherent fault of these bikes, in my opinion, as you tend to slide forward, thereby losing power. From observation, not experience. Hope you work it out, stay back in the seat, do the time (training) on the bike, and producethe best time you can, and enjoy it. Is that TT or the now defunct pursuit your doin' (both hurt) ? Thanks for your shot.

Lone Rider- I rode on the long, dark road... before I danced under the lights.

Cheers for the tips Brentono! Was after a night of racing on my regular rig, so wasn't exactly fresh! Wasn't doing anything timed, just laps for fun, will probably go for the kilo or similar in coming weeks/months (if they keep letting me out on it )

But the bike got plenty of smiles, laughs, enquiries, and Gent's of the era reliving their time back then as well!

I would have loved to see that, HLC. Bring it out to Lidcombe on Friday nights and I'll give you some time in the program for a demo spin. Of course, DHBC are running a retro day in March (I think) and they' be having retro racing there. You have to take the bike there to show it off.

bigfriendlyvegan wrote:I would have loved to see that, HLC. Bring it out to Lidcombe on Friday nights and I'll give you some time in the program for a demo spin. Of course, DHBC are running a retro day in March (I think) and they' be having retro racing there. You have to take the bike there to show it off.

Let me chat to my support crew David (Team Mighty Ducks) and we'll probably come down to a Friday at Lidcombe for some laps!!

Hoping to make a few minor changes/polish a few bits and pieces for the tempe show in March. Will be taking my Bridgestone down for that too!

Most interesting event of the 2014 Subaru Cycling Australia Track National Championships at the Adelaide Superdrome. IMO. Great ride in the men’s keirin final by Shane Perkins.All the great work in Japan, paid off, congratulations.

Lone Rider- I rode on the long, dark road... before I danced under the lights.

mikesbytes wrote:Notice at the top end they are all going for the aero mass start helmets. How much difference does it make?

MikeThough I have no knowledge of these latest helmets, I venture to say it's probably 50% psychological and 50% scientificThis development has been going on since the seventies, and many have "greats" on the Track have tried a new design.Some that spring to mind... (and just a natural development from the original keirin helmets)Nakano Anton TkacMichael Huebner who was using Tomity carbon fiber helmet

Lone Rider- I rode on the long, dark road... before I danced under the lights.

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